Hotel Overview

Great intro to Curacao

The Kura Hulanda was great, a very unique hotel which is a reconstruction of an old section of... See full review

nina

Feb 3, 2015

Loads of Charm, a Little Rough on the Edges

Really enjoyed our stay - would recommend it and would return. There were a few issues to be aware... See full review

Jon in Miami

Aug 4, 2014

Luxury Curacao resort with spa, casino, free shuttle and Wi-Fi

Travelers flock to luxurious Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa in central Willemstad, Curacao. The boutique resort overflows with culture and history in the form of sculpture gardens, fountains, cobblestone pathways and Museum Kura Hulanda, which houses thousands of African works of art. A member of Leading Small Hotels of the World, Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa boasts four restaurants, three bars, a cafe, fitness center, spa, two pools, conference center and casino. Shops, cafes and nightlife are within walking distance.

Features

Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa guests swim in the eco pond pool surrounded by lush greenery. Guests relax with a book in peaceful Bol?var Gardens by a second pool. A pool for children keeps little ones happy. Guests catch the free shuttle to the Blue Bay Beach Club for sunbathing and watersports. On-site, guests shop at the newsstand, jewelry store, museum shop, salon and art gallery. The casino offers gaming daily. Travelers whittle waistlines in the fitness center with cardiovascular machines and weights. The spa offers body treatments, massages and more.

Dining

Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa guests dine at happy-hour favorite Jacob's Bar and Terrace, where drinks and tapas are served for dinner, with live music four nights per week. The News Cafe serves continental breakfast staples each morning. Kura Hulanda Museum Restaurant offers open-air lunch and dinner. The Astrolab Observatory Restaurant features breakfast buffets daily. Jaipur Asian Restaurant cooks up Indian and Asian cuisine overlooking the eco-pond pool. The Sculpture Garden Restaurant creates fresh fish and beef specialties.

Hotel Map

12.1089-68.9358

Area served

Willemstad.

Nearby airports

Curacao International Hato Airport.(CUR)

Area description

The Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village & Spa is located in the Heart of Willemstad. Walk to many local restaurants, arts and crafts, the World's Oldest Synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, the Fort, many Museums, shops and the Queen Emma Bridge floating bridge.

Nearby points of interest

Fortplain: 0.4 mi

Independance statue: 1.6 mi

Curacao sea aquarium: 3.2 mi

Dining

Kura Hulanda Museum Restaurant

An open-air restaurant serving light lunches with Soups and Panini's in a uniquely comfortable and historic setting. The restaurant is open daily from 11:00 am - 5:00pm

Jacob's Bar and Terrace

Overlooking the Village Square at Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa, Jacob's Bar and Terrace is named for the visionary who created the Kura Hulanda complex - Jacob Gelt Dekker. This is where the action is; meet your friends for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 until 11:00 am .Open daily from 7:00 a.m. until Midnight. Live entertainment 2 nights per week.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info

The Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village & Spa has over 7,000 square feet of meeting space.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:

3:00 PM

Check-out:

12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

Great intro to Curacao

The Kura Hulanda was great, a very unique hotel which is a reconstruction of an old section of Willemstad.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa

Reviewer score

3

5.01.0

Would recommend

Jacobo13

Business

Miami

Dec 7, 2014

Curacao stop over

very good location if want to visit in the center of the city, enjoy restaurants and shopping walking distance. there are no 110 volt conectors in the room to recharge the cell or conect any electric applicance, need adaptors to European conectors. need some attention to the maintenance in the rooms.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

3

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

Jon in Miami

Business

Miami, Florida

Aug 4, 2014

Loads of Charm, a Little Rough on the Edges

Really enjoyed our stay - would recommend it and would return. There were a few issues to be aware of though -- the room we were in was a "deluxe" room which only had one, shuttered window, and did not have sufficient light (natural or otherwise). The room was relatively clean, and the grounds are extremely charming. We did not stay anywhere else in Curacao to compare it to, but the room itself would be akin to a two or three star room elswhere -- but the grounds and location make up for it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

3

Hotel staff:

3

Comfort:

3

Location:

4

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Stephen senior citizen

Business

Arlington, VA

May 15, 2013

Wonderful Location in town

We wanted to be in town, not on the beach, so we could walk and enjoy the city. We were not disappointed. You couldn't get much closer to the center of things. The Hotel itself, is lovely, with wonderful gardens, restaurants and strolling avenues as well as pools. A few nights a week the restaurant has live music, which was excellent--first rate. The staff was outstanding and so very friendly, they learned our likes and dislikes very quickly and were so accommodating and cheerful. Our only problem had nothing to do with the hotel, the temperature and humidity was a bit warmer than we like, but otherwise the stay was perfect.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

4

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

SJAustin

Business

Saint Joseph, MO

Feb 6, 2013

Absolutely Wonderful!

It was everything advertized and so much more! I can't imagine a better hotel or staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip:
Not Applicable

The boat trip to klein curacao can be arranged through the front desk for a day trip. Worth every cent! Bounty adventures has the very best staff and the food was incredible! You even get to swim with sea turtles for the day!

Review of Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

Biffo

Business

West Sussex, UK

Feb 26, 2012

Great location for capital

Stay lasted only 3 days but great location to walk to all capital city . Slight faults in room put right within 2 hours by helpful reception. Staff in Village Square not exactly dynamic but it is laid back Curaçao ! Would have liked tea maker in room .... We are English!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

3

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

4

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel

Try and go during carnival ... Great experience

Review of Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa

Reviewer score

3

5.01.0

Would recommend

Happilyretired

Business

USA

Jan 26, 2012

Great location, wonderful ambiance, barely adequate room

I loved this hotel's location -- just off the vibrant waterfront -- as well as the Dutch-village design and courtyards, which are unique and give it European ambiance. The staff was courteous and helpful, especially the attendant at the front desk, who was invaluable in planning my excursions. However, my room, admittedly a Super Saver, was barely adequate. It was small, musty and had little storage space. It was nothing like the one shown on the Web site. There had obviously been a major water leak, as evidenced by stains on the curtain top and the ceiling, and the top of bathtub drain came off and never did go back on properly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

2

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

2

Location:

5

Value:

3

Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel

Dining alongside the Queen Emma Bridge is decent and reasonable, especially if you want to have a drink and linger for an hour or two. It is fun to watch the massive cruise ships entering and leaving the narrow harbor entrance. Ocean-front dining is pricier but generally worth the added cost.

Review of Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

wout

Business

utrecht holland

Jan 10, 2012

managment could improve

Sta ff is very helpfull, but could ge beter trained.
Newscafe is not what it suggests. No news, unless you pay extra .breakfast is average for 12 star price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

3

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel

Breakfast at wilhelminacafe.4 min walk saves you at least 10 dollar

Review of Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Anonymous

Business

Northern Indiana

Apr 9, 2011

Exceptional and unique

This facility resembles a small village located within the city of Willemstad because it is a wonderful restoration of a former residential area. It is quaint with a definite Old World look and feel. It has a natural outdoor ambiance in spite of its 'urban' location which is convenient for exploring around the harbor, shopping and dining in the Otrabanda and Punda areas. Many amenities including multiple restaurants, pools, gardens, museum, live music, spa, etc are located within the hotel-village. Rooms (houses) are unique, varied and individually furnished. We experienced top quality service with friendly, professional, well trained staff. This is a great place where we would love to stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip:
In Hotel

Although it's nice to dine at some of the waterfront restaurants for their location, we ate at two of the hotel restaurants and found them to be high quality and good value.

Review of Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

Anonymous

Business

South America

Mar 14, 2011

Great Hotel in center of town

Hotel was made of local traditonal style buildings and so was the furniture. Not the best chair and desk if you need to do work in your room. Sauna facilities where great, but are closed on Sunday. Standing under the waterfall in the eco pool is an experience you will never forget. Left the Hotel room open to enjoy the fresh air; within no time the musquitos came flying in. Hotel is located in the center of Otrabanda and when comparing the price of this Hotel with adjacent Hotels you get much more for just a little more money.
When walking outside to town at night you need to go 50 meters through a street that is not well lightened.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

3

Comfort:

4

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel

Go across the floating bridge and walk in the center of Punda. Nice to walk in the walkstreets, also vist the market and buy some fresh fruit.